Circumnavigating Gambier Island - A Peak Bagging Journey

During April of 2021, Nick and I set off to Gambier Island for an unusually hot weekend of backpacking the Island. We had high hopes to complete a route I had visualized that allowed for us to hit all 5 peaks while doing it in a clockwise loop. This ensured we would not need to hire an expensive water taxi and we could just use the public ferry to the Sunshine Coast and the Stormaway ferry that runs daily to the south west side of the island. It also allowed us to take some less travelled routes back to complete the loop.
The entire trip took 2 days and consisted of 45+ kms and just under 3000m of elevation gain. With some trail work and no snow, we could see this becoming a worth backpackers weekend trip. Having a small ultralight set up is really the only way to do it currently as an overnighter.
5 peaks completed:
Mount Killam
Mount Liddell
Mount Gambier (unofficial)
Burt's Bluff
Mount Artaban
Considering subscribing to see more hiking and ultralight backpacking trips this summer in British Columbia, Canada. The North Shore Mountains outside of Vancouver are home to The Bagger Challenge which is an annual community event that showcases the beautiful and harsh backcountry our home has to offer.
A note on safety protocols: this trip took place before the mandatory stop of non-essential travel implemented recently in BC. Gambier Island did not have a warning against non-essential travel and we were able to be outside on the ferry's at all time with masks which limited risks. Please use proper judgement and respect local wishes should the situation change.
To visualize the route, consider viewing it at the Fat Maps link below.
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[@MichaelCoyle]

Nice one. I spent many summers going to camp and working on Gambier, climbed most of the mountains there but with kids in tow. Circumnavigated it many times by canoe. This is an accomplishment.

[@CanadianSkylights]

That's so cool to hear! Going on canoe would be a feat in itself especially with the Howe Sound weather. Thanks for watching and passing that on

[@rcjungle7645]

thanks for the video, very peaceful glad i didn't have to do that hike 😎👍

[@solitudeinthewild82]

Nice video, my friend! Great iceland camp! Enjoyed watching, your bushcraft skills are really good! And the surrounding nature is cool and amazing. Cheers from Russia, mate, and welcome to my channel about special bushcraft tips and hacks! Kind regards, Yuriy! ☺

[@navi9055]

Great video! Run into any wildlife?

[@kevinpierce2537]

curious about where you camped on gambier lake - I have only seen the one spot where the log goes out for swimming. what side of the lake is the one you found on ?

[@CanadianSkylights]

Yea I camped in that spot you mentioned!